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UNHCR commends the Republic of the Congo’s commitment to end statelessness
UNHCR applauds the Government and people of the Republic of the Congo for its recent accession to the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Nearly 4,000 killed, civilian property destroyed in raging conflict in Sudan’s Darfur
The escalation in fatalities and severe human rights violations against innocent civilians in Darfur, including refugees and internally displaced people, is worsening six months into the deadly conflict in Sudan, warns UNHCR.
UNHCR expresses grave concern for the protection of people displaced by violence in eastern DR Congo
UNHCR is sounding the alarm as escalating violence and pervasive human rights abuses in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) trigger a fresh wave of displacement, both within and outside of the country.
UNHCR and Thailand enhance cooperation in support of displaced and stateless populations
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has held discussions with the Royal Thai Government (RTG) on the situation of refugees and stateless people in the country during a three-day visit which concludes on Tuesday.
High Commissioner’s closing statement to the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme
UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, speaks at the closing of UNHCR’s annual Executive Committee meeting.
UNHCR launches urgent funding appeal to support earthquake survivors in Afghanistan
UNHCR is today launching an urgent appeal for $14.4 million to scale up its assistance for those affected by the tragic recent earthquakes in western Afghanistan.
UNHCR reports progress in refugee education; tertiary enrolment rate hits 7 per cent
Global enrolment of refugees in higher education increased to 7 per cent in 2023, continuing year-on-year gains in each of the past four years, according to the 30th anniversary DAFI programme report released this week by UNHCR.
74th Session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme – Statement by Ms Gillian Triggs, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection
The High Commissioner’s Note on International Protection this year takes its inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, agreed 75 years ago.
UNHCR and ANTA Group partner to empower young refugees through learning and sport
Under ‘Moving for Change’ partnership, ANTA Group will contribute 1.2 million items of clothing and at least $1.5 million to support UNHCR sports and education programmes.
High Commissioner’s opening statement to the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi delivers his opening statement to the Executive Committee in Geneva on 9 October.
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